HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton freshman Preston Bax has been named the Empire 8 Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week for the week ending February 6    .

It's the second time this season that Bax has earned the honor.

Bax led the Highlanders to a 2-1 week against Empire 8 foes. Bax averaged 10 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 steals, and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 11-for-25 from the field and 3-for-10 from beyond the arc. He scored 13 points and added five boards in a win over Elmira on Friday and had a career-best five steals Saturday against Keuka.